Demographics & People — Tacoma, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 220,482 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~228,100 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 91,612 |
| Family Households | 52,805 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5389 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 130,940 |
| Black or African American | 23,158 |
| Asian | 19,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28,912 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 77,359 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 47,701 |
| German | 30,479 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 26,947 |
| Irish | 22,056 |
| English | 20,624 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,267 |
| Norwegian | 9,394 |
| Italian | 8,500 |
| American | 8,073 |
Language
| English Only | 171,035 |
| Spanish | 14,940 |
| Population 5+ | 208,011 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 17,363 |
| Population 18+ | 173,691 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tacoma, Washington.